Mirror for lipsticks and the like



July 30, 1940. c. A. MUREAU MIRRUR FOR LIPSTICKS AND THE LIKE Filed June 14, 1938 IIIIIIIIIIIHIIlllllllllllllll ,w ..2 @om P 1% Patented July 30, 1940 UNTTED STATES PATENT oFFlciE 2,209,789 manon Fon. Lirs'rrcxs AND Tm: LIKE Charles A. Mui-eau, Los Angeles, Calif.

Application June 14, 1938, Serial No. 213,614

2 Claims.

'Ihis invention relates to mirrors and relates more particularly to mirrors useful in connection with lipsticks and cosmetic applicators of various forms. A general object of this invention is to provide a simple, practical and effective mirror having means for facilitating its connection with cosmetic applying devices such as lipstick holders, etc.

When lip rouge and other cosmetics are being applied it is usually necessary to employ a mirror. It is customary for Women to carry mirrors in their handbags for this purpose, but these handbag mirrors are usually quite large and unsightly, and are not always available when required.

Another object of this invention is to provide a mirror that may be easily and quickly secured to a cosmetic applicator such as a lipstick holder to be always available and immediately accessible when the cosmetic is to be applied.

Another object of this invention is to provide a mirror having a novel yet simple' means for dependably attaching it to the cover or cap of a lipstick holder, or like article.

Another object of this invention is to provide a mirror of the character mentioned in which the attaching or securing means is capable of dependably securing the mirror to devices or articles varying considerably in size and shape.

Another object of this invention is to provide mirror of the character mentioned that may be easily and quickly removed from the device to which it is applied for use on other articles or devices, or for use unattached.

Another object of this invention is to provide a mirror of the character mentioned that is small and compact and that is shaped and proportioned so that the lips, the eyes, etc., may be fully and clearly seen, to facilitate the application of cosmetics.

Another object of this invention is to provide a mirror in which the glass reflecting element is supported in such a manner that it is protected against breaking pressures and forces.

A further object of this invention is to provide a mirror of the character mentioned that is simple and very inexpensive to manufacture.

The various objects and features of my inven- Y tion will be fully understood from the following detailed description of a typical preferred form and application of the invention, throughout which description reference is made to the accompanying drawing, in which:

Fig. 1 is a front view of the mirror provided by this invention showing it in position on a lipstick holder. Fig. 2 is a side elevation of the mirror and lipstick holder. Fig. 3 is a front view of the mirror and the cap of the holder showing the cap removed from the holder. Fig. 4 ls an enlarged fragmentary longitudinal detailed sectional view taken as indicated by line 4--4 on Fig. 3. Fig. 5 5 is an enlarged transverse detailed sectional view taken as indicated by line 5-5 on Fig. 3, and Fig. 6 is a reduced elevation of the rear side of the mirror body with the band removed.

The mirror of the present invention is adapted for use in various situations and may be applied to cosmetic applicators and other articles of different sizes, types and kinds. In the drawing I have shown a typical form of the invention applied to or used on a lipstick holder. It is to be understood that the invention is not to be limitedy by this particular form or application of the invention.

The typical lipstick case or holder illustrated in the drawing includes a socket or body member III 2o in which the stick or rouge (not shown) is re` ceived or carried. A cap II is removably telescoped over a part of the member Ill to enclose the lipstick proper. The member III has a knurled head I2 by means of which the lipstick may be advanced and retracted in the well known manner. The member I0 is usually grasped or held and employed as a handle to apply the rouge when the cap I I is removed. In the typical holder illustrated the cap II is a cylindrical member closed at one end and open at the other end to engage about a portion of the member I0.

The mirror of the present invention comprises, generally, a frame or body I4, a reiiector or reflecting element I5 carried by the body I4, and a resilient attaching member or band I6 on the body I4 for attaching or securing the mirror to the cap II.

The body I4 is in the nature of a frame or carrier for the reflecting element I5. It is preferred to construct the body I4 of metal and in practice the body is formed of sheet metal, or the like. The body I4 may be plated, burnished or finished in any selected manner. When the mirror is intended for use on a lipstick holder or similar device the body I4 is elongate and is preferably rectangular. The body I4 may be flat except at its margins where it is provided with flanges I'l. The flanges I1 project outwardly or forwardly at substantially right angles to the plane of the major body surfaces. Rims VI8 are provided on the iianges I1 and are turned inwardly to lie in a plane substantially parallel with the plane of the body I4. The anges I'Iand the rims I8 join or abut at'angular corneredges or Joints I9 to provide a continuous ange and rim structure. It is to be observed that the body I4 just described may be inexpensiveLv constructed of a single piece of sheet stock or metal. i The reflector or reflecting element I5 is sup-l ported in the frame-like body I4 to be exposed for", the reflection of light images. In the preferred" `construction the element I5 is a fiat plate oflf glass silvered or otherwise treated at its inner surface to act as an effective reflector of light. The light reflecting element I5 is shaped and proportioned to be received in the flanges I1 and to be held in. place by the rims I8. The edges of the element I5 are in engagement with or adjacent the inner surfaces of the flanges I1 and the rims I8 engage inwardly against the outer surface of the element I5 along its margins. It will be apparent how the flanges I1 and rims I8 serve to hold the reflecting element I5 against loss and shifting. The flanges I1 and the rims I8 serve to protect the edge portions of the fragile reecting element I5.

In accordance with the invention a supporting plate 2| is arranged under or at the inner side of the reflecting element I5. `The plate 2| is in the nature of a shim, being a fiat member of metal or other suitable material and is quite thin. As illustrated in the drawing the shim or plate 2| is proportioned to flt within the flanges I1 and lies at against the silvered inner lsurface 20 of the element I5. The plate 2| serves to support the fragile reflecting element I5 against inward pressure and forces, serves -to distribute such forces so that the element is not readily cracked or broken and protects the silvered surface of the element. Further, the shim or plate 2| facilitates the assembling of the reflecting element I5 in the body I4, as will be hereinafter described.

The band I6 is provided to facilitate the connection of the mirror body I4 to the cap II or similar object and is characterized by its adaptability to objects of various sizes, shapes and characters. The band I6 is in the nature of a flexible resilient strap of rubber, rubber composition or a similar material that has a substantial degree of resiliency `and flexibility. In the preferred construction the band I6 is continuous or in the nature of a ring and is of substantial width to have extensive engagement with the lipstick cap II. 'I'he attaching band I6 extends or projects from the rear side of the mirror body I4 to have the longitudinal axis of its opening substantially parallel with the plane of the flat plate-like body I4 and the reflecting element I5. The size or diameter of the band I6 is such that it may be readily made to engage about and grip the lipstick cap II and the parts and caps of cosmetic containing and applying devices of various diameters.

The invention provides simple yet very dependable means for securing the attaching band body I4 to define or outline a ap 23.

aaoavsa shaped cut 22 are increased in width provide va pair of spaced parallel elongate openings 24.

- when the flap 23 is returned to the position illustrated in the drawing. The character of the metal of which the body I4 is formed and the fit of the ap 23-in the cut 22 are such that the flap remains in flush relation with the surfaces of the body following the connection of the band I6 to the body. It is preferred to peen the body I4 or the flap 23, or both, at the intermediate portion of the out 22 to positively prevent the outward bending of the flap 23. The band I6 secured to the body I4 in the manner just described projects from the rear surface of the body to form an eye or loop on the body. It will be seen that the band I6 arranged as described above has a portion I6'3L extending across the face of the flap 23 at the interior or inner side of the body I4. vThe band I5 is assembled on the body I4 prior to the assembly of the reflecting element I5 and the plate 2| on the body. When the reflecting element I5 and the plate 2| are assembled on the body I4 the rear or inner side of the plate 2| engages The openings 24 are propor- \10 or bears rearwardly against the portion IIiEL of the band I8.

'I'he invention provides means for yieldingly supporting the reflecting element I5 and forv distributing the forces or pressures that may be imposed on the reflecting element I5 and the plate 2l so that the element I5 is not easily broken. 'I'hls means comprises one or more raised parts 25 on the body I4 for engagement by the plate 2|. In the preferred construction illustrated in the drawing there is a raised part 25 provided onA the body I4 adjacent each of its ends to-assist in supporting the plate 2| or for limiting the movement of the plate. The supporting parts 25 are spaced in opposite directions from the band portion I6'. be provided or formed by bending or indenting the body I4 from its rear side. The parts 25 may be simple knobs or round projections. The band portion I6a constitutes the supporting element for the vshim or plate 2| and reflecting element I5 and serves to yieldingly maintain the plate in even engagement with the rear surface or the inner surface 20 of the reflecting element I5 and to yieldingly hold the reflecting element against the rims I8. As the band portion I6* is located between the ends of the reflecting element I5 the element and plate 2| may rock or pivot on the band portion. The parts are related so that the parts 25 limit this rocking of the plate 2| and reflecting element I5. It is to be observed that the band portion I8 forms a yielding cushion or backing for the reflecting element I5 and its plate 2 I. The plate 2| supported on the yielding band portion I5'A as described above assumes localized pressures that may be put on the fragile reflecting element I5 so that such forces or pressures do not crack or break the element. The parts are related and proportioned so that the rims I8 engage inwardly against the forward surfaces of the reflector element I5 to hold the inner surface 20 The parts 25 mayv 2l are assembled in the body Il following the attachment of the band I6 to the body, as described above. One end flange II and its rim I8 are left flat or in substantially the same plane as the major part of the body I4 and the rim I8 of the other end flange Il is only partially turned down. The plate 2I is arranged against the back surface of the reflecting element I and the assembly of the reflecting element and plate is passed over the above-mentioned at end ange I1 and slid under the rims I8 of the long or side ilanges I1. During this inward movement of the reflecting element I5 and plate 2| the plate forms a slide or slipper that readily slides over the -rubber band portion IG. Without the shim or plate 2l the more or less uneven and rough silvered rear surface 20 of the element I5 would catch or bind on the rubber band portion IIia and prevent the movement of the fragile reflecting elementA to its position in the body I4. When the reecting element I5 and the plate 2I have been brought to the correct position the at or unformed end flange I1 is bent up to the correct position and the-rims I8 of the two end flanges I1 are bent down to their positions in the same plane as the other rims I8. This completes the assembling operations.

It is believed that the utility and practicability of the mirror provided by the present invention will be readily apparent from the foregoing detailed description. When the mirror is to be attached to the cap II the band I6 is slid or passed down over one end of the cap II. The band I6 is proportioned so that it must be stretched or increased in diameter to adapt it for engagement about the cap l I. Accordingly, when the band I6 engages about the cap its inherent resiliency holds the rear surface of the body I4 tightly against the cap II. The band I6 being formed of rubber, or the like, dependably grips the cap II and has no tendency to slip or slide on the cap. Accordingly, the band I6 effectively maintains the mirror in the selected position on the cap II. It will be obvious that the band I6 may be engaged about parts of cosmetic carriers and applicators of various natures and about other devices to secure the mirror thereto. When the mirror is applied to the cap II as illustrated in the drawing its longitudinal axis is parallel with the longitudinal axis of the cap II so that the cap forms a dependable backing or support for the mirror. Further, the mirror being arranged on the capi I asillustrated,lies :dat against the cap and need not project beyond the ends of the lipstick holder. Accordingly, the holder and the mirror form a sightly compact unit.

'Ihe mirror provided with the elongate reflecting element I5 may be advantageously employed to facilitate the application of lip rouge, mascara, etc. The element I5 is shaped and proportioned so that the lips may be readily consulted or viewed in it. If it is desired to detach the mirror from the cap I I the band I6 may be moved along the cap or may be stretched and, while in a stretched state, removed from the cap to disconnect the mirror therefrom. The band I6 may then be utilized to secure the mirror to other objects or devices.

Having described only a typical preferred form and application of my invention, I do not wish to be limited or restricted to the specific details herein set forth, but wish to reserve to myself any variations or modifications that may appear to those skilled in the art or fall within the scope of the following claims:

' Having described my invention, I claim:

l. Means for securing a reflecting element to a cosmetic applicator comprising, a plate-like sheet metal body having a marginal rim engaging about the edge of the reflecting element to secure the element in the body, a plate in the body backing up the element, the body having spaced openings, a rubber ring passing through said openings to have a loop project from the body to grip about the applicator to secure the body thereto and to have a part at the inner surface of the body against which the plate bears, and a raised bearing part on the inner surface of the body spaced from said ring part and against which the plate bears.

2. A holder for mounting a mirror on a lipstick case comprising a sheet metal body having a. rim engaging about the edge of the mirror to retain the mirror, the body having a pair of spaced generally rectangular openings joined by a U-shaped cut, the openings and cut dening a flap that may be bent out, a rubber band inserted in said openings when said flap is bent out to extend through the openings and to have a loop project from the rear side of the body for engaging around the lipstick case, and to have a part at the inner side of the body, said flap being returned to its original position in the same plane as the body to retain the band in the openings, indented portions on the body spaced at opposite sides of the said part forming projections on the under side of the body, and a backing plate for the mirror supported by said part and the said portions of the body.

CHARLES A. MUREAU. 

